Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
47A4BC
RGB
71, 164, 188
HSL
192, 47%, 51%
HSB
192, 62%, 74%
CMYK
62, 13, 0, 26
LAB
63, -23, -21
LCH
63, 31, 223
OKLCH
0.67, 0.09, 218
XYZ
25, 32, 52
LUV
63, -37, -29
HWB
192, 28%, 26%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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